K015 Blu-ray Ballet La Fille du Pharaon (The Pharaoh's Daughter) Bolshoi Zakharova It seems there is no domestic version of this Blu-ray. This is a performance soon after Zakharova moved to the Bolshoi, so it's a video of her at a young age. ★★★Condition: Disc = Like new (only played once) This item was originally part of a set (Zakharova BOX set of 4 discs), but this is a single disc offering. The jacket photo is from the original 4-disc BOX set. There was no booklet originally. The Blu-ray has exceptionally beautiful picture quality. Recommended for those who value practicality. Time: 1 hour 41 minutes, Full screen Recorded: 2003 at the Bolshoi Theatre ★★★For Zakharova fans... the highlight is seeing Zakharova in her younger days. The structure of this ballet might feel similar to the opera Aida and Cleopatra. There are scenes like the grotto in the ballet Napoli. It might be best to enjoy the dance itself rather than the story. The full performance of "La Fille du Pharaon" danced by Svetlana Zakharova and Sergei Filin, the ballerinas that the Bolshoi Ballet is proud to present to the world. This phantom ballet, said to have enhanced the reputation of Petipa, the father of classical ballet, has been revived in modern times by choreographer Pierre Lacotte. With a total of 200 Bolshoi Ballet dancers, gorgeous costumes and art, it is a spectacular ballet full of highlights! Svetlana Zakharova Sergei Filin Maria Alexandrova Gennady Yanin and the Bolshoi Ballet Music: Cesare Pugni Original Choreography: Marius Petipa Choreography: Pierre Lacotte Art & Costumes: Pierre Lacotte ★★★Quoted from a review on the web: This "La Fille du Pharaon" is from shortly after Zakharova moved from the Kirov, and she was still in her late 20s. She is a little fuller than when she danced in Milan. In her guest appearances in Milan, she had a habit of bending her wrists quite a bit, but not so much at this time. Regarding the Bolshoi, I felt that the costumes had improved dramatically compared to the Soviet era, and the dancers' appearances were better. They have technique. Maria Alexandrova as the handmaiden Ramze and Sergei Filin as Wilson are very good, so it's great.